Desert Dream caravan on the road, 1950

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    Friends of A.J.Fenwick, Mr and Mrs Langford O'Duncan with their caravan 'Desert Dream' visiting him in 1950. They were on a tour of Britain in the van from 1949 to 1950. Accession: 944/2929 The images have been selected from the Arthur J Fenwick collection of circus material. Arthur James Fenwick (1878-1957) was a director of Fenwick's Department Store. In his personal life he was extremely interested in fairs and circuses, collecting historical material about them and building personal relationships with showmen who visited Newcastle. He was made a life member of the Showmen's Guild in 1944. (Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk. To purchase a hi-res copy please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk quoting the title and reference number.
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    Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums
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    Link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29295370@N07/7589461090/
    Resource type: Image
    Last modified: 7 years, 9 months ago
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    Picture Taken: Unknown
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